Inter IKEA Group Joins ZDHC As New Signatory Brand
The ZDHC Foundation has welcomed Inter IKEA Group as the newest Signatory Brand in its global Roadmap to Zero Programme, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to advance safer and more sustainable chemical management across its value chain.
Inter IKEA Group, the organization that connects IKEA franchisees with range development, suppliers and overall strategic direction, has reiterated its commitment to creating a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA’s approach is built on its well-known concept of Democratic Design, which aims to deliver products that balance form, function, sustainability, quality and affordability.
By joining the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme, Inter IKEA Group supports its long-standing focus on responsible chemical use as an integral part of its sustainability strategy. The company aims to minimise negative impacts on human health and the environment by adopting advanced industry practices that promote safer production processes and the protection of natural ecosystems.
Christina Niemelä Ström, Global Head of Supply Sustainability at Inter IKEA Group, said the collaboration reflects IKEA’s belief in cooperation and co-creation. She highlighted that partnering with the global ZDHC community, spanning brands, suppliers and chemical formulators, will help drive progress toward improved chemical management industrywide.
With this move, Inter IKEA Group signals its intention to strengthen environmental stewardship across the supply chain while supporting the broader industry’s transition toward safer, more sustainable textile production.
